The best African movies and series to watch on Netflix

Here’s a list of some stellar African entertainment to watch on Netflix:

Kalushi

In 1976, Solomon Mahlangu, a 19-year-old street hawker, is beaten by the police during uprisings. After living in exile, he joins the liberation movement and becomes an international icon of South Africa’s liberation struggle.

Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu

Comedians of the World (COTW)

This global, first-of-its-kind series will bring together 47 comedians from 13 regions in eight languages in an unprecedented stand-up comedy event series. The series will feature a range of stand-up specials from comedians diverse in style, gender and ethnicity.

Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia

Daily Show host Trevor Noah touches on tacos, runaway snakes, camping, racism immunity and lessons he learned from his mother in this comedy special.

Gangsters Paradise: Jerusalema

Lucky Kunene adopts a criminal lifestyle that balloons into big-time crime, attracting the attention of law enforcement and a powerful drug lord.

Gangsters Paradise: Jerusalema

Baby Mamas

From surprise news to relationship blues, four co-workers in different stages of motherhood support each other in their struggles with men.

White Wedding

Groom-to-be Elvis confronts a tide of obstacles when he tries to cover the 1,600km to Cape Town, in time for his wedding.

Tsotsi

After shooting a woman and driving off in her car, a ruthless thug is surprised to discover a crying infant in the back seat.

Tsotsi

Tjovitjo

Amid poverty and struggle, a hardened pantsula dance leader enters a dark space and searches for redemption and salvation in his community.

Agent

A former footballer tries to make it as a player agent in the world of African football, but a secret from his past threatens to destroy everything.

Queen Sono

South African spy Queen Sono finds herself in a nefarious web of business and politics as she seeks to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death.

Queen Sono

Chief Daddy

When a wealthy patriarch unexpectedly drops dead, his money-crazed family, friends and staff scramble for his billionaire fortune.

The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

Inspired by science, 13-year-old William Kamkwaamba builds a wind turbine to save his Malawian village from famine. Based on a true story.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Delivery Boy

A teen criminal and a young sex worker forge an unlikely alliance during a night that forces them to confront painful pasts and crisis of conscience.

Living in Bondage

Mentored by an enigmatic tycoon, an ambitious young man faces a crisis when his rise in power draws him deep into the occult.

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